4-36-030 License classifications.

   General contractor licenses shall be divided into five classes. A licensee shall be entitled to engage in the business of general contractor within the City subject to the following limitations:

   Class A license: The holder of a Class A license is subject to no limitation as to the value of concurrent or consecutive regulated activity at a single site. The holder of a Class A license may engage in both ordinary demolition and complex demolition.

   Class B license: The holder of a Class B license is not authorized to engage in concurrent or consecutive regulated activity at a single site with a value in excess of $10,000,000.00. The holder of a Class B license may engage in both ordinary demolition and complex demolition.

   Class C license: The holder of a Class C license is not authorized to engage in concurrent or consecutive regulated activity at a single site with a value in excess of $5,000,000.00. The holder of a Class C license may engage in ordinary demolition but is not entitled to engage in complex demolition.

   Class D license: The holder of a Class D license is not authorized to engage in concurrent or consecutive regulated activity at a single site with a value in excess of $2,000,000.00. The holder of a Class D license may engage in ordinary demolition but is not entitled to engage in complex demolition.

   Class E license: The holder of a Class E license is not authorized to engage in concurrent or consecutive regulated activity at a single site with a value in excess of $500,000.00. The holder of a Class E license is not entitled to engage in either ordinary demolition or complex demolition.

   It shall be unlawful to apply for multiple permits for concurrent or consecutive regulated activities at a single site for the purpose of evading the limitations imposed by this section.

(Added Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 2.1; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-05, p. 55252, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 10-27-21, p. 39543, Art. V, § 3)

Editor's note – Coun. J. 9-14-05, p. 55252, § 4, provides: "This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon its passage and approval. Provided, however, that with respect to any affected insurance policy in effect as the time of passage of this ordinance, the requirements imposed by Code Sections 4-36-030 and 4-36-090, as amended by this ordinance, must be complied with in conjunction with the renewal of any such insurance policy, or by January 1, 2007, whichever comes first."

4-36-040 License – Posting – Nontransferability.

   (A)   A copy of the license certificate issued pursuant to this chapter shall be posted in a conspicuous place near the entrance of the licensee's principal place of business.

   (B)   A copy of the license certificate issued pursuant to this chapter shall be posted in a conspicuous place at each construction site under the supervision of the licensee.

   (C)   Transfer of ownership shall not be allowed for any license issued under this chapter.

(Added Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 2.1; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-08, p. 34713, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 10-27-21, p. 39543, Art. V, § 3)

4-36-050 License – Application.

   An application for a license under this chapter shall be made in writing to the Commissioner on a form provided by the Department, and shall be accompanied by the following:

   (A)   If the applicant is an individual:

      (1)   The applicant's full name, residence address, business address, business e-mail address and business telephone number;

      (2)   Proof that the applicant is at least 18 years of age;

   (B)   If the applicant is a corporation:

      (1)   The corporate name, address, e-mail address and telephone number of the applicant's principal office or place of business;

      (2)   The date and state of incorporation;

      (3)   The full name, title, residence address, e-mail address and residence telephone number of all controlling persons;

      (4)   Proof that all corporate officers and controlling persons are at least 18 years of age;

      (5)   Proof that the corporation is in good standing under the laws of the State of Illinois;

   (C)   If the applicant is a partnership or limited liability company:

      (1)   The name, address, e-mail address and telephone number of the applicant's principal office or place of business;

      (2)   The full name, title, residence address, e-mail address and residence telephone number of all partners, if a general partnership; of all general and limited partners, if a limited partnership; of all managers, managing members and members, if a limited liability company; and of all controlling persons;

      (3)   Proof that all partners, managers, managing members, members and controlling persons are at least 18 years of age;

   (D)   The class of license for which application is being made;

   (E)   The license fee;

   (F)   [Reserved.]

   (G)   A statement verified by affidavit as to whether the applicant and each controlling person is financially solvent;

   (H)   The name and address of the principal location from which the applicant has engaged in the business of general contracting at any time within the last five years;

   (I)   If the applicant is not a sole proprietor, proof that the applicant is authorized to do business in the State of Illinois;

   (J)   Proof of insurance as required by Section 4-36-090;

   (K)   The date of birth, and a copy of a government-issued identification document for each natural person named in the license application;

   (L)   A statement as to whether the applicant or any controlling person has ever been convicted, in custody, under parole or under any other non-custodial supervision resulting from a conviction in a court of any jurisdiction for the commission of a felony or criminal offense of whatever degree involving bribery, and if so, the details surrounding each such conviction;

   (M)   A statement as to whether the applicant or any controlling person is currently under indictment or has been charged under any State or Federal law with the crime of bribery; and

   (N)   Any other information that the commissioner may require.

   It is a condition of the license that all information in the application be kept current. Any change in required information shall be reported to the department of buildings within 14 business days after such change has occurred.

   For purposes of this section, a post office box shall not suffice as an address.

(Added Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 2.1; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-05, p. 55252, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-08, p. 34713, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 11-8-12, p. 38872, § 80; Amend Coun. J. 10-27-21, p. 39543, Art. V, § 3)

4-36-060 License issuance and renewal prohibited when.

   No license shall be issued under this chapter to the following persons:

   (A)   Any person whose license under this chapter has been revoked for cause at any time within the last four years;

   (B)   Any person whose permit privileges have been suspended pursuant to Section 4-36-130 until such time that the suspension is lifted by the Department;

   (C)   Any person who is under the age of 18;

   (D)   Any person who has been convicted, in custody, under parole or under any other non-custodial supervision resulting from a conviction in a court of any jurisdiction for the commission of a felony or criminal offense of whatever degree involving bribery, unless, upon request of such person, the Commissioner determines that such person has been substantially rehabilitated to warrant the public trust. The burden of proof of substantial rehabilitation shall be on the person seeking such rehabilitation; and

   (E)   Any person who is currently under indictment or has been charged under any State or Federal law with the crime of bribery.

   The above prohibitions and requirements shall apply to the licensee and to all controlling persons.

   Eligibility for issuance of a license under this chapter shall be a continuing requirement for maintaining a license under this chapter. Failure to maintain such eligibility may result in license suspension or revocation in accordance with Section 4-4-280 or 14A-3-305.

(Added Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 2.1; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-08, p. 34713, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 11-8-12, p. 38872, § 81; Amend Coun. J. 10-27-21, p. 39543, Art. V, § 3)

4-36-065 Training program.

   The Commissioner may establish, either alone or in partnership with other City officials, an online training program addressing the obligations of a licensee under this chapter, the Chicago Construction Codes, and other relevant provisions of the Municipal Code, including the Governmental Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 2-156). If the Commissioner establishes such a program, the Commissioner may require, as a condition of licensure and renewal, that a licensee identify one or more employees of the licensee who have successfully completed the training program within the preceding 12 months.

(Added Coun. J. 10-27-21, p. 39543, Art. V, § 3)

4-36-070 License – Fee – Termination.

   The license fee set forth in this section shall be payable annually. A general contractor license shall expire one year after issuance as indicated on the face of the license certificate.

   Class A license ..... $2,000.00

   Class B license ..... $1,000.00

   Class C license ..... $750.00

   Class D license ..... $500.00

   Class E license ..... $300.00

(Added Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 2.1; Amend Coun. J. 6-6-12, p. 28356, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 10-27-21, p. 39543, Art. V, § 3)

4-36-080 License number to be displayed.

   A licensee shall print or type the licensee's general contractor license number legibly on the front page of every estimate, contract, and subcontract, and in any advertisement placed by or on behalf of the licensee. A licensee shall affix the licensee's name and general contractor license number on all motor vehicles regularly used in the course of the licensee's business.

(Added Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 2.1; Amend Coun. J. 10-27-21, p. 39543, Art. V, § 3)